A good reason to join a professional organization is to network with folks already in your industry who can clue you in on hiring and career options. Also, many professional groups host experts who can speak about professional development requirements, organizational dynamics, and career opportunities. Do not underestimate the value of such organizations; you may form close relationships that may potentially help you to connect with sources of career and job information.

Below is a list of organizations that may assist you in areas of professional development, networking, and job information:

• SHRM (www.shrm.org) Contact Campus Advisor Dr. Robin Weinstein at robin.b.weinstein@wilmu.edu
• Nursing (http://www.nurse.org/orgs.shtml)
• Education (https://aaee.org/)
• Law/Criminal Justice (http://www.aele.org/Crimlinks.html)
• Psychology (https://www.apa.org/)
• Human services (http://www.nationalhumanservices.org)
• Technology (https://www.issa.org/)

Subsidy Program

To help support your efforts, we would like to offer assistance when you are considering joining a professional organization. At times, there are monetary fees associated with organizations and Career Services would like to supplement those costs, if possible. However, funds are limited and it will be a first come, first serve system (a cap of $50 per student, per year maximum will be considered).

Please contact Kim Plusch in the Career Services Office with any questions at (302) 356-6790 or kim.l.plusch@wilmu.edu.